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Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates

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A large, multi-story house surrounded by dense forest.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A remote cabin surrounded by dense forest with a lake in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a grey bed, a white nightstand, and a patterned rug.
A log cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Babbitt, MN
  • Place, Birch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates

Cozy Northwoods studio featuring warm cedar paneling throughout, giving the space a true up-north feel and aroma. Includes a full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, and all essentials, plus a private bathroom with shower. Located on the edge of the Superior National Forest and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Close to snowmobile and ATV trails. One of three available units, or rent all three together for larger groups.

The space
This studio features a full kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, deep basin sink, and electric range. There’s a high-top table for two people to eat dinner, a queen bed, a couch and two chair chairs. The home sits on 80 acres of land, touching the Superior National Forest, with plenty of space for parking trucks and trailers on the long driveway into the property for all your boats and trailers.

Guest access
This is one of three studios at Whitetail Estates. The owners built the walkout basement specifically for hosting guests. The owners of the home live full-time in Seattle and spend about 1/3 of their time at this Minnesota home. Every studio has private entrance and does not share any space with other guests or the homeowner. The homeowners love to host if you do catch them on their travels. But please always respect quiet hours if other guests are staying at the property.

Other things to note
This is one of three private studios in the walkout basement of the same home. You will not have to share any common spaces with other guests, but other guests may be staying in a unit sharing a wall with your unit. The entire home also has air-conditioning, and being half underground (walk-out basement) stays cool all summer. While each unit has its own thermostat to control radiant floor heat, individual units cannot control the air-conditioning thermostat. To ensure you don't have an unpleasant stay, we therefore don't list the property as having AC (even though it does). You can stay in one of three cozy units in the walkout basement of our vacation home, or rent all three for larger family gatherings. Interior doors between units are typically locked but can be opened for larger families renting multiple units.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 11 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please throw all dirty towels, including hand towels from the kitchen and bathroom, on the floor, if you used them. Please make sure its clear to the cleaning staff what towels you used.
Turn off the fans
Set the Thermostat to 62 degrees
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5342206vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Babbitt

Babbitt is home to this cabin. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Calgary Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Head Lake State Park and Birch Lake.
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Babbitt, MN

What's nearby

  • Birch Lake - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Superior National Forest - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 20 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 22 min drive - 32.2 km
  • International Wolf Center - 23 min drive - 32.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kell's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valeigh's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Stuff Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Studio w Full Kitchen + Living @ Whitetail Estates located?

Situated in Babbitt, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Birch Lake and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bear Head Lake State Park. White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Derek's place and we even got to meet Derek. He is a wonderful guy who genuinely cares about our well-being. The studio was very clean and spacious for our needs. It was great to have a full kitchen to prepare our meals and I appreciated the wagon to carry our belongings around to the studio entrance. Everything is very new and the bed and furniture were wonderfully comfortable. Not only did we enjoy biking on the nearby Mesabi Trail, the stargazing was fabulous too. Thanks Derek for all the work you have done to create these rentals and sharing part of your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful property. Derek was great as well as other people at the location. Very welcoming and new! Love all the added Minnesota touches too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful new listing! Comfortable spot on a stunning property. I made some suggestions of simple additions to make to the kitchen and the host was very open to my ideas. He was very accommodating and a great communicator. Check in was easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Derek

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Derek is originally from Babbitt, where his parents and much of his family still reside, Derek's family splits their time between Seattle and Minnesota. Carlyn grew up in Manila and attended business school at Kellogg in Chicago. Derek spent several years in Minneapolis and six years in Atlanta before moving to Seattle in 2015. We built the home a few years ago to have a place to stay when visiting family.

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